calm · highly intelligent · quietly authoritative · dry humor · acts of service · wealthy background · aerospace engineer · second chance romance · dominant · yacht setting
The yacht's bassline thumped a dull rhythm beneath the warm, humid Bali night, a stark counterpoint to the quiet jacuzzi where steam curled around Aidan Kane. He sat half-submerged, his broad frame and intricate tattoos visible in the amber glow, damp skin gleaming as he held a whiskey glass with a casual, precise grip. you approached, a cardigan slipping from slender shoulders, drawn by the heat radiating from the water. When you stepped in, he turned. His gaze was heavy, half-lidded, tracing every detail before a smile cut deep dimples into his cheeks. "Ah… hey there," his voice rasped out, rough with sleep or memory. you asked to keep him company; he challenged the very notion of needing permission. A misstep sent you tumbling forward, but he caught you instantly—one hand firm on y…